Thomas LeRoy Miracle

Thomas “Tom” LeRoy Miracle, age 85 of Caledonia, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 21st at Marion General Hospital. Tom was born February 17, 1938 in Holiday Cove, WV as the son of the late Emmett and Lillian (Sherer) Miracle. Tom married Martha “Marty” Mulvaine on their front porch in Caledonia July 10th, 1993 and she survives him at home.

Tom was a 1956 graduate of Caledonia High School. Tom retired from Marion Correctional after 20 years where he was a corrections officer.  He remained active with other jobs and was working at Marion Logistics up until last year before getting sick.

Tom loved softball and was still pitching at age 80. He loved being outdoors working in his yard and working with his hands. Tom was a big sports fan. He enjoyed watching OSU basketball, the Cleveland Indians, Michigan Football and the Browns.

Tom was an animal lover and dearly loved his cats; especially Z Cat, Toby and Siri. Most of all, Tom loved his family. Tom is survived by his children; Missy (David) Meddings Mandy (Frank) Stroud, and Liz (Leon) Clay, grandchildren; Molly, Mak, Hope, Spencer, Sydney “Cindy”, Jon, Cody, Steven, Kyle and Josh; nine great grandchildren, brothers; Ed (Jeri) and Bill (Trudy) Miracle; sisters; Joan Snyder, Mary Lou Burkhardt and Charlene (Steve) Black. Tom was preceded in death by his daughter; Laura Moore, grandson; DJ, great grand daughter; Sutton, brothers; Eugene and Donald Miracle and sister Marlene Kerschner.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, February 4th from 2-5 at Sunny Acres, 4600 Harding Hwy. E., Caledonia, Ohio. Please feel free to wear Michigan Football, Cleveland Indians and OSU basketball attire. All our welcome.

Alma Jean Hensel

 

Alma Jean Hensel, age 85 formally of Upper Sandusky, and Waldo, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 10:15pm at the Brookdale Lakeview Crossing Assisted Living and Memory Care in Groveport, Ohio.

Jean was born on February 2, 1938 in Marseilles, Ohio, to Walter W. and Nancy Ellen (Hughes) Whittaker. She was married to Ujah Hensel.

She is survived by her 2 children, Brad Hensel of Marseilles and Jo Hensel and her husband Brian Auld of Canal Winchester, Ohio. Six grandchildren, Rachel (Tim) Major, Stephanie (Luke) Warner, Aaron, Lexi, Caiti & Tori Auld and 5 great grandchildren.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers, Walter Whittaker Jr., Kenneth Whittaker, Robert Whittaker and 4 sisters, Anna Imbody, Clara Drake, Nancy Baker, and Irene Ferguson.

Jean was a 1956 graduate of Marseilles High School then attended The Ohio State University and received a BS in Nursing. She was a nurse for many years having worked at Wyandot Memorial Hospital, Wyandot County Home Health Department, various nursing homes and retiring from Marion Correctional Institution.

She was a Cub Scout and Girl Scout Leader, belonged to the Eastern Star, played basketball in the OSU Nurses League, belonged to the Creators Guild of Marion, was an usher for CAPA. She loved to read and encouraged her children and grandchildren. She was an avid sports fan especially OSU and the Cincinnati Reds. She enjoyed attending her grandkids games and performances, and taking them to parks and museums.

Funeral services for Jean Hensel will be held at 11:00am Friday, January 5, 2024 at the Lucas Batton Funeral Home in Upper Sandusky, with Pastor Steve Sturgeon officiating. Burial will follow at Oak HIll Cemetery.

Visitations for Jean will be held on Thursday, January 4, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Lucas Batton Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Upper Sandusky Community Library and the Marseilles Park, and can be sent to Lucas Batton, 476 S. Sandusky Ave. Upper Sandusky, Ohio, 43351.

Online condolences may be sent to www.lucasbatton.com.